| Dubbed the most popular waterpark in the United | | | | activity to attraction without walking or having to get |
| States, Schlitterbahn is an attraction that has many | | | | out of the water. There is a giant sandcastle to |
| people flocking to central Texas. Opened in 1979 in | | | | explore with shallow pools and flume rides for family |
| New Braunfels, Texas with only four water slides | | | | entertainment. There is a boardwalk to enjoy and |
| coming out of a large German castle, the park has | | | | white sandy beaches to take a stroll on. If surfing is |
| come a long way. Currently Schlitterbahn has opened | | | | your thing then this is definitely the park for you. It |
| two other locations across central texas; one in | | | | has the largest man made surfing wave in the USA; |
| Galveston, Texas and one on the shores of the Gulf | | | | and what a site to see. When it is time to eat, you |
| of Mexico on South Padre Island. Each park has its | | | | have several choices. You can check out the quick |
| own unique settings with lots of different things to | | | | BBQ Haus where you can get a taste of Texan |
| do for kids of all ages. | | | | Barbecue or opt for the fresh Gulf Shrimp by |
| We will begin our exciting tour by exploring the first | | | | enjoying the Schlitterbahns Shrimp Haus Restaurants. |
| Schlitterbahn Park in New Braunfels, Texas. This park | | | | Again, you dont have to eat at the park; you always |
| is situated along the shade treed banks of the Comal | | | | have the option of brining in your food choice from |
| River. It is this natural setting that makes it an | | | | elsewhere and picnicking while in the park. |
| attractive spot for visitors from all over the world. | | | | The third stop on our tour of Schlitterbahn Water |
| Boasting more than 40 rides and attractions, it is | | | | Park is located in Galveston, Texas. The makers of |
| definitely a place that will keep you busy while visiting. | | | | Schlitterbahns went all out for this park as they |
| There are water attractions available for every age | | | | added a retractable roof which allows for year round |
| as well as all swimming ability. You can enjoy a lazy | | | | fun and entertainment. This is a much smaller park |
| ride down a slow flowing river or jump right in on a | | | | with only 26 acres to explore. Again, there is a large |
| raging river ride for a mile journey ending in a huge | | | | German castle that greets you upon entering the |
| splash in the Comal River. There are also gift shops | | | | park. With over 20 water attractions for every age |
| to check out, playgrounds for the young as well as | | | | from the littlest to the oldest, this park is jam packed |
| hot tubs to enjoy. No matter where you go in this | | | | with a remarkable variety of water rides and |
| 65 acre resort, you will find something for everyone. | | | | activities. The big draw, MasterBlaster uphill water |
| It is a place that you will want to spend more than | | | | coaster, was invented by the people at |
| one day at, so take advantage of the onsite lodging | | | | Schlitterbahns. You can also get from attraction to |
| and resort. You can also visit a lot of the area | | | | attraction via a lazy river rids which makes it easy to |
| restaurants and bring your own food into the park | | | | get to where you want to go without having to walk |
| for a picnic. This might be a great way to check out | | | | or wait in line. This year, the park is expanding with a |
| some of the local San Antonio Restaurants cuisine | | | | new ride called the Blastenhoff, the most thrilling |
| and save you a few bucks in the process. | | | | slides ever dreamed of. One slide has a vertical drop |
| Remember that New Braunfels has many restaurants | | | | of almost 80 feet; another slide is in total darkness. |
| which offer great German food as well as good old | | | | With so many new attractions to see, it is a definite |
| fashion Texas Barbecue. No matter what your choice | | | | must on your next vacation stop. |
| is, this is definitely a great place to take the whole | | | | When planning your next vacation, make sure to |
| family. | | | | check out all that Schlitterbahns has to offer. There |
| The second stop on our waterpark adventure is | | | | is something for everyone no matter how big of a |
| Schlitterbahn Beach. This park located on South Padre | | | | kid they are. While you are visiting, you are bound to |
| Island opened in 2001 as a revolutionary waterpark. | | | | have a great time experiencing one of the greatest |
| Located at the very southern tip of Texas | | | | attractions in all of central Texas. No matter which |
| overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this is the ultimate | | | | park you choose to visit, you will definitely get a |
| tropical beach paradise for waterparks. You can rid | | | | taste of Big Texan Fun, but also some good Texan |
| the Rio Aventura around the park getting from | | | | food. |